Galen Leonhardy
Skipping Stones: A Memoir of Teaching
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Galen Leonhardy, a Marine Corps veteran, provides readers with a montage of written memories and visual imagery in this contemplation on the orthodox and unorthodox learning experiences that facilitated his development as an educator. Throughout the book, he pays special attention to the varied ways teachers influenced his development as a community college English teacher devoutly committed to the wellbeing of students.
In this narrative exploration of the development and practice of a modern English educator, Leonhardy reflects on early educational experiences, family relationships, growing up on archaeological excavations, undergraduate and graduate studies, professional challenges, and a variety of learning experiences garnered through a life-long involvement with his Nimiipuu himyúume—his Nez Perce extended family.
Biography
Leonhardy has essays included in five books and has self-authored three books in addition to publishing in a variety of periodicals, journals, and blogs, including Aji, Truthout, Beyond Outcomes, College Quarterly, New City (Chicago), Teaching Composition at the Two-Year College, Teaching English in the Two-Year College, College Composition and Communication, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and the AAUP’s Academe Blog. His poetry has been published by Riprap, 45th Parallel, the National Council of Teachers of English, and Mosaic Magazine (New York). His photographic work has been published by National Geographic Research and Light and Shade (China).
His greatest joy is spending time with his wife, Lea, and his two daughters, Sarah and Hallie.
Publication: Fall 2024
